1984 SUBARU GL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1984 SUBARU GL
The 1984 SUBARU GL has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 SUBARU GL, potentially affecting up to 327,962 vehicles.
Recall 05E065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 42,962 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS....
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
View full details →Recall 90V086000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 285,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ESPECIALLY THE INNER ARMS.
Consequence: THE CORROSION COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: RUST PROOF OR REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION, AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 SUBARU GL
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 SUBARU GL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I BOUGHT A REBUILT CV JOINT IN OREGON BACK IN '97 WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY. I BELIEVE I REPLACED IT TWICE . . . UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS QUITE A JOB TO REPLACE THE AXLE WITH THE CV AND DOJ TO THE FRONT . . .DANGEROUS TOO.*AK
BODY OF VEHICLE IS CORRODING.
I PETITION MY VEHICLE TO BE RECALLED DUE TO ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE ALSO INADAQUATE READING. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
I PETITION MY VEHICLE TO BE RECALLED DUE TO ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE ALSO INADAQUATE READING. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
THE FRONT RIGHT AXLE IS WORN OUT AND THE BALL JOINT AND THE BEARING WAS PLACE TWICE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1984 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 SUBARU GL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 SUBARU GL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 SUBARU GL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1984 SUBARU GL.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU GL
- 1980 SUBARU GL — 0 complaints
- 1981 SUBARU GL — 2 complaints
- 1982 SUBARU GL — 2 complaints
- 1983 SUBARU GL — 5 complaints
- 1984 SUBARU GL (current)
- 1985 SUBARU GL — 10 complaints
- 1986 SUBARU GL — 17 complaints
- 1987 SUBARU GL — 26 complaints
- 1988 SUBARU GL — 22 complaints
- 1989 SUBARU GL — 9 complaints
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